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This 1972 Mercedes-Benz 350SL is finished in silver over blue upholstery and was sold new in Los Angeles, California. The seller purchased the car out of the original owner’s estate eight years ago and has added approximately 16k miles since. The odometer now shows 87k miles, and modifications include a recently-added Pertronix ignition and pressed aluminum wheels with matching covers. Power comes from a 4.5-liter V8 paired with a 3-speed automatic transmission. This lifetime-California R107 is now being offered with a factory hardtop, eight years of maintenance records, and a clean California title in the seller’s name.

The seller has provided pictures of the exterior from multiple angles in the gallery below. The factory bumperettes were removed but are included, as are the teardrop turn signals. The seller had the side markers wired up as the front blinkers. Flaws include a few paint chips and some lifting clear coat on the trunk lid. A set of 14″ factory pressed aluminum wheels replace the steel items and are fitted with the original color-matched hub caps. A new set of 205/70 series Hankook tires were mounted around 1k miles ago.

The dark blue soft top features plastic rear and side windows, and it is further detailed in the gallery. A color-matched hardtop is also included. During the seller’s ownership, the front end was rebuilt with new subframe bushings, tie rod ends, drag links, Bilstein HD shocks, and a new steering damper. Note the blue 6-digit license plate, indicative of longtime California ownership.

This particular car does not have headrests, and the blue upholstery is accented with burlwood trim on the dashboard and center console. A few cracks in the dashboard are present.

Per the seller, the cabin retains its factory radio, early thin-rimmed steering wheel, and early chrome shifter surround. The mechanical odometer shows 87k miles, approximately 16k of which have been added by the seller.

Under the hood is a naturally-aspirated 4.5-liter V8 sending power rearward through a 3-speed automatic transmission. Recent maintenance includes new solid copper core ignition wires, a rebuilt distributor, a Pertronix ignition system with a Flame-Thrower coil, an engine oil change, brake fluid flush, valve adjustment, exhaust manifold gaskets, and a new battery. Included records cover the seller’s eight years of ownership.